A Fuse Meant to Light I left the book on the couch. Mom sparked a conversation. “I see it’s about a gay man. Do you think you might be?” “Doesn’t everyone wonder at some point?” “Perhaps. Uncle Mike is gay; you know we love him.” The book ignited my innermost thoughts but I wasn’t ready.…
Happy Fourth of July! I’ll keep today’s newsletter short, because you have a barbecue (or the beach or a pool or a quiet spot in the shade with a book and a cold beverage) to get to. Aren’t these chocolate-peanut butter swirl cookies pretty? I first clocked them on our Instagram and was delighted (relieved)…
Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Courtesy of Nordstrom Celine Triomphe 52MM Oval Sunglasses “I have these sunglasses in black, and they are a crucial part of my everyday go-to essentials. It only makes sense to grab…
More than two decades after the Strokes led an indie rock renaissance in New York City, a Strokes cover band called the Brokes played a sold-out show at Arlene’s Grocery, a small venue on the Lower East Side. Hailing from Toronto, the Brokes were on their first American tour, and this gig held special meaning:…
Couture week in Paris is a reminder that the clothes many people consider to be the most splendid in the world are accessible to only a select few with means and connections. That doesn’t mean the shows are not fun to see. The latest installment, in late June, was full of thrills, thanks partly to…
The rubber balloon has worn many hats since it was invented 200 years ago. It has been used to spruce up birthday parties and political rallies, operate flying machines and open arteries. The fictional killer clown Pennywise used one to lure in his child victims; some expectant parents deploy them to reveal their unborn child’s…
When Cindy Crawford walked into a lounge in the Santa Monica Proper Hotel on a morning in early June, her vibe was immediate: comfortable, professional, direct. No artifice. No entourage. Just her longtime publicist Annett Wolf, who made a brief introduction and disappeared, leaving Ms. Crawford at the head of a table set with a…
In a move that would further consolidate the luxury retail market, the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue has agreed to acquire Neiman Marcus in a $2.65 billion deal, creating the ultimate high-end department store behemoth, two people close to the negotiations said on Wednesday. The deal, which had been rumored since Neiman Marcus filed…
Scientists are still studying the long-term health effects of smoke exposure.
This article discusses scenes from the beginning through the end of FX’s “The Bear” Season 3, now available in full on Hulu. When Season 3 of “The Bear” dropped last week, fans and food-world insiders got yet another chance to play restaurant-culture bingo. The incessant precision-snipping of green tape for the labeling of peas shelled…